la-dolly-vita Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 i could have sworn i'd seen someone use a printable black and white floor with glossy mod podge. certainly it is thoroughly possible i am mistaken, but it's an awful lot of detail to be mistaken on - so really, i'm pretty certain such a floor exists. but where? it's more elusive than the white orchid! so, does anyone have any idea where i coudl find printable black and white checkerboard flooring? or suggestions on how to scale and make my own? prettiest of pleases? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minime Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 You could make your own in Paint. It's easy to make a graph and fill it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wenlaine Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Shelle, just remember in whatever program you use that 1 inch equals 1 foot. So make your grid using the rulers in the program. CorelDraw is excellent for that kind of work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minime Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 I just made you one. It's half inch squares. It's at I hope I did that right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinyJudi Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 That looks nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhatter Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 i have some pics, jenn you can just copy and paste, i use word to make them larger or smaller. Then print, cardstock works great and holds the ink well. Then i seal it, jenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMadWoman Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Shelle, I used it in my Mother Goose's Cottage with the glossy Mod Podge. You can view the instructions on Day 2 of my blog in the Community Orchid Construction Blogs. Basically, I found the checkerboard pattern on a website, copied it and then sized it on my computer to print out on legal size paper. I printed out 1" X 1" squares. It gave the best effect. Here's a picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Quick question that sorta pertains to this...how do I seal flooring that's printed on cardstock? Nothing really glossy, actually one sort of glossy (kitchen or bathroom) and another one with not much shine(wood floors)? Can anyone help with this? Sorry Shelle...didn't mean to hijack your thread!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMadWoman Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Robin, I use Mod Podge for sealing all my paper products. I use the 'Glossy' or 'Matte' finish depending on what I'm using it for. Flooring - glossy . . . wallpaper - matte, just to give you an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAK Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Thanks for all the great "floors". I saved them in my favorites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la-dolly-vita Posted October 16, 2006 Author Share Posted October 16, 2006 oh my goodness, thank you so much everyone! minime, i printed yours and it's currently drying the third or fourth coat of glossy modpodge - i can't wait to see how it looks. if this works well, it's going to make my next project oh so much easier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanessa Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Okay this is probably a dreadful faux pas, a mini dont but.... I went to the dollar store and bought a large roll of mactac (the plastic self adhesive for shelves etc) I got some in a tiny black and white check pattern, its perfect and so easy. So I know its a cop out but I dont have a printer anymore since mine is broken and I cant afford to replace it, so I have to improvise. For one dollar you cant really go wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAK Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Robin, I use Mod Podge for sealing all my paper products. I use the 'Glossy' or 'Matte' finish depending on what I'm using it for. Flooring - glossy . . . wallpaper - matte, just to give you an idea. Okay now for a stupid statement. I thought Mod Podge was glue. I saw it in Michaels and wasn't sure...dahh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la-dolly-vita Posted October 16, 2006 Author Share Posted October 16, 2006 Okay now for a stupid statement. I thought Mod Podge was glue. I saw it in Michaels and wasn't sure...dahh that isn't stupid at all. mod-podge is everything. it's sort of a glue, sealer, coat-er all in one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minime Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Glad I could help. I've gotten so many good ideas from this forum I am glad I could give some help back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhatter Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 There is also a folk art sealer available in matte, satin and shiny. That is what i use, it does not give you brush strokes. A bit smelly though. Make sure your paper has dried well , you can use a spray sealer first and then apply the finishing sealer for better results. I will go up to the craft room later to get the name of what i use. Jenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_in_PA Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 I went to Lowes flooring dept. & got some cheap, thin sticky-back tiles , full size & cut them down to 1 inch squares. They had a shelf where you could buy just 1 tile, so I got several different colors. You can use a utility knife or heavy shears to cut them. Then just peel the back off & stick them down. You can make some interesting designs using these. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shutterbugkc Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 I went to the dollar store and bought a large roll of mactac (the plastic self adhesive for shelves etc) I got some in a tiny black and white check pattern, its perfect and so easy.I don't think this is a cop out at all. If it works, it works! I had not thought of this, but it sounds like a great idea. I went to the dollar store and bought a large roll of mactac (the plastic self adhesive for shelves etc) I got some in a tiny black and white check pattern, its perfect and so easy. I like this idea in theory, but in reality, I know I could never cut acceptably straight lines. I would have gaps everywhere. :ph34r: I love to see people get creative with the details of their dollhouses! Especially when they share them with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAK Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 I went to Lowes flooring dept. & got some cheap, thin sticky-back tiles , full size & cut them down to 1 inch squares. They had a shelf where you could buy just 1 tile, so I got several different colors. You can use a utility knife or heavy shears to cut them. Then just peel the back off & stick them down. You can make some interesting designs using these. Steve Actually the Greenleaf vinyl mini tiles are just that. Big tiles cut down. I must say they are easy to install :ph34r: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMadWoman Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Okay this is probably a dreadful faux pas, a mini dont but.... I went to the dollar store and bought a large roll of mactac (the plastic self adhesive for shelves etc) I got some in a tiny black and white check pattern, its perfect and so easy. So I know its a cop out but I dont have a printer anymore since mine is broken and I cant afford to replace it, so I have to improvise. For one dollar you cant really go wrong! Vanessa, I think that's a great idea!! Whatever works and gives the effect you're going for . . . GO FOR IT!! Remember, mini-ing is supposed to be fun and we can get as creative as we want too!! How many other things in life are that way? :ph34r: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandilpn Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 great suggestion! I have one very near work, I will have to stop by...was it at dollar tree? Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lflint Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 http://www.jennifersprintables.com/woodandbrick.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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